In the previous chapter, we learned all about SSL. We also explored how SSL provides the authentication, confidentiality, and integrity to achieve transport layer security.
This chapter provides a brief overview of firewall technology, looking at its placement in a network and the services it offers. In this chapter, you will explore a different generation of firewalls and use cases. You will also learn where a firewall fits into a network and what it can and cannot do. Furthermore, the chapter covers the basics of TCP/IP, Traceroute, scanner tools, setting up firewalls, testing, the best practices to maintain firewalls, and much more. We will be covering the following topics:
- Firewall and design ...
